Support On-Site Computer Services vs The Launch Pad Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Support On-Site Computer Services vs The Launch Pad including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Investment $23,700 - $46,800$103,650 - $2,547,100
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971992
Year Franchised 19982011
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Support On-Site Computer Services

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Founded by former computer executive Greg Cutler, Support On-Site Computer Services entered the computer services market in 1997. Franchising since 1998, the Irvine, California-based company provides on-site computer assistance to the growing population of homebased businesses and computer-owning households.

About The Launch Pad

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Since 1992 The Launch Pad has delivered IT and Web Services to small and medium-sized businesses.  We have carefully crafted a rock-solid business model designed to for success.  Our decision to move into IT services franchising was driven by a passion for this industry and a desire to help other IT companies and entrepreneurs to succeed and excel with managed IT services. For us, franchising was the next logical step to share our vision.

Our mission is to offer a single source of technology guidance and tools to help you build a profitable and successful managed IT services company with all of the tools, practices, support and training you need to have a world-class technology company.   Whether you are launching a new venture or already have an existing IT company, we take you to the next level with a winning formula for success and to turn your business goals into reality.